The GEAR Project has transformed into The Saturday Club, a robotics program designed for York students aged 6 to 16. Participants engage in yearlong workshops, with younger kids enjoying shorter sessions. This program focuses on hands-on learning, introducing students to coding and engineering through robotics, where they build and program robots to tackle various challenges.
As the first initiative of its kind in York City, The Saturday Club aims to bring educational robotics to underserved communities. Students gain foundational programming skills and progress to more complex coding techniques, ensuring they are well-equipped for future endeavors.
At The Saturday Club, we encourage discussions about how these skills can be applied in daily life. While not everyone aims to be a rocket scientist, participants gain valuable insights into potential career paths. The program also features virtual college tours and guest speakers from the STEM field, enriching the students’ learning experience.
Thanks to a grant from the Fund for York County through the York County Community Foundation, there’s no cost for students to join.
Do you know a young person who is ready to learn something new? Click HERE to register a student for The Saturday Club.